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Are there any places that you generally will not find leishmaniasis?

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A few: There has never been a report of leishmaniasis (a protozoan parasite) in Australia, the Pacific islands, or Antarctica. It has been identified in every other part of the world. Although rare, leishmaniasis has been diagnosed in the US, mostly in people who had traveled internationally.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Leishmaniasis: Leishmaniasis is found through much of the americas from northern argentina to southern texas, though not in uruguay or chile, and has recently been shown to be spreading to north texas.The disease is found across much of asia, though not southeast asia, and in the middle east. Within afghanistan, leishmaniasis occurs commonly in kabul, partly due to bad sanitation and waste.

Answered 11/12/2012

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Leishmaniasis: I think it would be safe to say you won't find it at either pole of the globe. It is found in the tropics & subtropics (Africa, Central & South America, Asia, & Mediterranean area)

Answered 7/10/2020

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